Beans Mill, Alabama

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Beans Mill is a grist mill in Lee County, Alabama, United States. [1] Originally called Floyd's Mill, it is now named after George W. Bean who purchased the mill from John W. Floyd in 1903 and also operated a sawmill at the site. [2]

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  1. "Beans Mill, Alabama". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.
  2. "The History of Bean's Mill". Opelika Observer. 22 February 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2021.


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